Haseena ALLY
@haseenaally
Senior finance leader driving operational excellence and process improvement.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior finance professional with over 20 years' experience leading operational finance, treasury, and reporting functions across insurance and corporate environments. I have a consistent record of improving month-end close processes, managing audits, overseeing cash and treasury operations, and implementing automation projects that reduce cycle times and strengthen controls.
In leadership roles I supervise and develop teams, manage stakeholder relationships with auditors and tax authorities, and deliver accurate management and statutory reporting including AASB17 and year-end financial statements. I bring strong skills in budgeting and forecasting, fixed assets, SAP and Microsoft Office, and a commitment to process optimisation and integrity in financial management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operational Finance Manager
Professional Provident Society
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 1 month)
Led operational finance functions including month-end close, cashbook and premium analyses, compliance reporting and audit liaison, reducing month-end closing time and improving operational efficiency.
Team Manager – Group Finance
Professional Provident Society
Sep 2011 - Feb 2021 (9 years 5 months)
Supervised creditors, payroll verification and month-end financial reporting for PPS and subsidiaries; managed fixed assets and procurement schedules and led staff performance reviews.
Supervisor, Treasury & Cashbooks
National Brands (AVI Finance Shared Services)
Jun 2010 - Aug 2011 (1 year 2 months)
Supervised treasury and cashbook teams handling foreign payments, bank reconciliations and cash flow across multiple accounts; led monthly foreign account revaluations and banking procedure documentation.
Senior Bookkeeper – Corporate Finance
Professional Provident Fund Society
Mar 2005 - May 2010 (5 years 2 months)
Managed bookkeeping to trial balance for seven subsidiaries, reconciled cashbooks and led VAT and payroll payment processes while administering the treasury and fixed assets functions.
PPS Bookkeeper
Professional Provident Society
Oct 2002 - Feb 2005 (2 years 4 months)
Reconciled multiple departmental cashbooks, managed fixed asset register and beneficiary payments, processed member claims and supported month-end debit order collections.
Admin & Payment Clerk
Professional Provident Society
Dec 2000 - Sep 2002 (1 year 9 months)
Prepared board packs and member payment reconciliations, resolved member queries and arranged medical appointments while supporting yearly tax reconciliations for members.
Creditors & Payroll Administrator
Oriental Plaza Body Corporate
Sep 1998 - Nov 2000 (2 years 2 months)
Managed creditor payments, monthly bank reconciliations, levy billing and payroll processing while producing board meeting minutes and handling daily cash flows.
Payments Clerk
Dynamic Hawkers Centre
Jun 1996 - Jun 1998 (2 years)
Supervised cashier team and managed daily banking, creditor payments and levy collections while performing general administrative and reconciliation duties.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Stellenbosch
Executive Leadership, Executive Leadership
2021 -
Activities and societies: Preparing month-end cashbook and premium analyses; reviewing debtors; conducting performance evaluations; developing staff development plans.
Executive Leadership activities and oversight of daily and monthly operational processes as part of an executive leadership programme.
Unisa
National Diploma, Life Insurance
2002 - 2012
Activities and societies: Facilitating annual tax preparation for members; liaising with auditors; supporting insurance reporting and claims processes.
NDiploma–Life Insurance studies undertaken with involvement in insurance-related administration and compliance.
University of South Africa
National Diploma, Financial Management
2012 - 2012
Activities and societies: Calculating and submitting month and annual fees, stamp duty, and GST; facilitating tax preparation and liaison with auditors.
National Diploma in Financial Management studies completed with coursework in fees, stamp duty, GST and financial analyses.
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce, Risk Management
2005 - 2009
Activities and societies: Compiling compliance reports; reporting incidents and breaches; assisting in preparing risk reporting schedules.
Bachelor of Commerce focused on Risk Management with coursework and reporting responsibilities in risk and compliance.
Newhaven Secondary School
Grade 12, Secondary Education
1992 - 1992
Completed Grade 12 at Newhaven Secondary School.
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